Sr Data Analyst Mortgage Analytics & Insights

Fhlbc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

401(k) and pension plan

Five weeks vacation + 11 holidays

Job summary

FHLBank Chicago is seeking a Senior Data Analyst for Mortgage Analytics & Insights to transform mortgage data into actionable insights for the MPF program. You will analyze portfolios, monitor risk, forecast trends, and build scalable dashboards for leadership and external stakeholders.

Join a collaborative team and contribute to data-driven decision making. A bachelor's degree in a related field and 4+ years of experience, with strong SQL and BI tool proficiency, are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 4+ years of experience in data analytics, BI, financial analysis, or related discipline.
• Direct experience analyzing performance and risk of mortgage portfolios, mortgage-backed securities, or housing finance programs is highly preferred.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail.
• Experience translating large, complex datasets into actionable business insights and recommendations.
• Strong business acumen to connect analytics to organizational objectives.
• Advanced SQL skills for querying, transforming, and analyzing large datasets.
• Advanced dashboarding and data visualization skills with Tableau/Power BI.
• Experience with Python, R, SAS or similar tools.
• Familiarity with AI or automation techniques is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Transform mortgage and business data into actionable insights for MPF leadership.
• Perform portfolio analysis, risk monitoring, performance measurement, forecasting, and data-driven recommendations.
• Develop scalable dashboards and reporting frameworks for senior management and external stakeholders.
• Present analytical findings and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead portfolio monitoring and advanced analyses of volume, credit performance, and emerging risks across MPF.
• Collaborate with Risk, Finance, BI, Data Management, and Mortgage Operations to address business needs.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Self-motivated

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Data Science/Analytics/Related field

Tools

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Python

R

SAS

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Sr Data Analyst Mortgage Analytics & Insights

Our mission at FHLBank Chicago: To partner with our members in Illinois and Wisconsin to provide them competitively priced funding, a reasonable return on their investment, and support for their community investment activities.

Simply said, we're a bank for banks and other financial institutions, focused on being a strategic partner for our members and working together to reinvest in our communities, from urban centers to rural areas. Created by Congress in 1932, FHLBank Chicago is one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks, government sponsored in support of mortgage lending and community investment.

What it’s like to work here

At FHLBank Chicago, we bring people together. We are committed to a high performing, engaged workforce, and to supporting the communities we serve across Illinois and Wisconsin. Our Buddy Program pairs new hires with tenured employees to guide their onboarding. Our professional development and training opportunities through upskilling, mentorship programs, and tuition reimbursement allow employees to grow their career with us. Our collaborative, in-office operating model brings teams together to foster innovation, connection, and shared success. To support balance and flexibility, employees are provided with an allocation of remote days to use as needed throughout the year.

What you’ll do

The Senior Data Analyst serves as a trusted partner to Mortgage Partnership Finance (MPF) leadership by transforming complex mortgage and business data into actionable insights. This role supports strategic decision-making through in-depth portfolio analysis, risk monitoring, performance measurement, forecasting, and data-driven recommendations that enhance the effectiveness of the Bank's national whole loan mortgage purchase program.

How you'll make an impact

Identify emerging trends, portfolio risks, and business opportunities through advanced analysis of mortgage performance and operational data, enabling proactive management of the MPF program.

Develop scalable analytical solutions, dashboards, and performance measurement frameworks that support strategic decision-making by senior management and external stakeholders.

Deliver actionable insights and recommendations that improve portfolio performance, strengthen risk oversight, and enhance business outcomes.

What you can expect

Lead the development of portfolio monitoring frameworks and perform advanced analyses to assess volume, credit performance, operational effectiveness, loan quality, and emerging risks across the MPF portfolio.

Analyze large, complex mortgage, financial, and operational datasets to identify trends, evaluate portfolio performance, assess risk exposures, and support strategic initiatives.

Conduct ad hoc and exploratory analyses to address evolving business questions and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.

Design and maintain executive-level dashboards, scorecards, and visualizations that communicate complex analytical findings in a clear and compelling manner.

Develop reporting solutions that provide timely visibility into portfolio performance, operational metrics, PFI activity, and key risk indicators.

Present analytical findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders, translating technical results into business insights.

Data Management & Automation

Develop automated data analyses, reporting solutions, and analytical workflows that improve efficiency, scalability, and data reliability.

Extract, transform, validate, and analyze data from multiple internal and external sources to support business and regulatory reporting.

Establish and maintain data quality standards, validation controls, and governance practices to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of analytical outputs.

Identify opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, advanced analytics, and automation to improve business processes and decision support capabilities.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Risk, Finance, Business Intelligence, Data Management, Member Services, and Mortgage Operations to address business needs and improve processes.

Foster a collaborative, data-driven culture by sharing knowledge, and promoting analytical best practices to junior analysts and interns.

Stay current on mortgage industry developments, housing finance trends, regulatory changes, analytical methodologies, and emerging technologies.

What you'll bring

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field.

4+ years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, financial analysis, or a related analytical discipline.

Direct experience analyzing performance and risk of mortgage portfolios, mortgage-backed securities, or housing finance programs is strongly preferred.

Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving capabilities with exceptional attention to detail.

Experience translating large, complex datasets into actionable business insights and recommendations.

Strong business acumen with the ability to connect analytical work to organizational objectives and strategic priorities.

Intellectual curiosity with a desire to understand underlying business drivers and root causes.

Advanced SQL skills, including experience querying, transforming, validating, and analyzing large datasets in a business and professional environment are required.

Advanced dashboarding and data visualization skills, including experience with Tableau, Power BI, or similar business intelligence tools, are strongly preferred.

Experience using analytical and statistical programming tools such as Python, R, SAS, or similar platforms is strongly preferred.

Familiarity with advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, or process automation techniques is preferred.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is required.

Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and listening skills.

Experience preparing senior management-level presentations and data-driven business recommendations.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build credibility and influence decisions through objective analysis.

Self-motivated and collaborative, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

The Perks

At FHLBank Chicago, we believe in rewarding our high performing workforce. We offer a highly competitive compensation and bonus package, and access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the needs of our employees. Our retirement program includes a 401(k) and pension plan. Our wellbeing program supports employees at work and in their personal lives: Our PTO plan provides five weeks of vacation for new employees and 11 paid holidays per year; our Lifestyle Spending Account provides an annual stipend for employees to support wellbeing activities; and our central downtown location at the Old Post Office provides easy access to public transportation and breathtaking views from our award-winning rooftop. Visit FHLBCbenefits.com for additional details about our benefits. Step into a brighter future with us.

Salary Range

$90,400.00 - $150,700.00

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors. In addition to the base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which can be found here: https://hrportal.ehr.com/fhlbc